127
127
May 9, 2012
05/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
considering his opponent was president obama, republicans jumped on the news saying, it's proof of the president's unpopularity. >>> rick santorum donned a sweater vest and talked to jay leno last night. what's in the cards for his political future? >> are you going to run for president in '16? >> we're going to have a republican president. >> celebrities are putting their money behind elizabeth warren for u.s. senate in massachusetts. these celebrities are holding a fund-raiser for her. >>> tonight, the white house will be filled with the sounds of beautiful music, maybe a little "do you know the way to san jose?" . the performers will include stevie wonder, sheryl crow, michael feinstein, diana kraul and lyle lovett . >>> and an interesting article in "the miami herald" about monkeys using ipads. it's on our facebook page. [ male announcer ] what's in your energy drink? ♪ power surge, let it blow your mind. [ male announcer ] for fruits, veggies and natural green tea energy... new v8 v-fusion plus energy. could've had a v8. ♪ new v8 v-fusion plus energy. ♪ ♪ ♪ that should d
considering his opponent was president obama, republicans jumped on the news saying, it's proof of the president's unpopularity. >>> rick santorum donned a sweater vest and talked to jay leno last night. what's in the cards for his political future? >> are you going to run for president in '16? >> we're going to have a republican president. >> celebrities are putting their money behind elizabeth warren for u.s. senate in massachusetts. these celebrities are holding a...
78
78
Jul 10, 2012
07/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 78
favorite 0
quote 0
> the republicans have the offense, that the democrats and the obama campaign insist he release more of his taxes. they put out a two-minute video about it. president obama who talked to a lot of local station over the last 24 hours addressed a similar question with a similar tv station. let me play that. >> is it your belief that it's unpatriotic for someone to have a swiss bank account? >> i think what's important if you are running for president is that the american people know who you are and what you have done and you are an open book. that is true of every presidential candidate dating back to mr. romney's father. >> is that the heart of the argument that we want our politicians to be an open book and up front and tell us all these things? is it really subtly about this is a guy who doesn't get most of you working class americans? >> that is an underlying message. we found it in past elections, an effective attack to say why don't we use it as a condition of releasing tax returns and not just one year. that's an attack that romney's surrogates have stumbled in trying to respond
> the republicans have the offense, that the democrats and the obama campaign insist he release more of his taxes. they put out a two-minute video about it. president obama who talked to a lot of local station over the last 24 hours addressed a similar question with a similar tv station. let me play that. >> is it your belief that it's unpatriotic for someone to have a swiss bank account? >> i think what's important if you are running for president is that the american people...
88
88
Oct 22, 2012
10/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 88
favorite 0
quote 0
now, remember in with 2008 republicans were your forric about candidate barack obama. we don't see the same thing. i don't see a ton of enthusiasm for mitt romney. a lot of mitt romney voters i spoke to yesterday said he's okay but not great. it's going to come down the wire. voters could make up their minds based on the debates. >> that kiko be enthusiasm and turn out obama in this poll. matt still leads by five among registered voters but is tonight a chance to sort of, you know, close the book on this? >> last chance. the two biggest events so far in the homestretch have been the first debate which changed the dynamics of the real estate and then the embassy attacks and fall quote from them. so tonight is the way to synthesize the two. romney need to make up more ground. nate silver's polling model has obama likely to win by 67%. even though romney has had the momentum, didn't have a really good debate last time around, didn't seal the deal there so he needs to make positive, clear gains tonight to be able to even get to a tie. >> great to see both of you. thank you
now, remember in with 2008 republicans were your forric about candidate barack obama. we don't see the same thing. i don't see a ton of enthusiasm for mitt romney. a lot of mitt romney voters i spoke to yesterday said he's okay but not great. it's going to come down the wire. voters could make up their minds based on the debates. >> that kiko be enthusiasm and turn out obama in this poll. matt still leads by five among registered voters but is tonight a chance to sort of, you know, close...
68
68
Feb 28, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 68
favorite 0
quote 0
the republicans will win delegates and go on to super tuesday to take on barack obama. >> there's no doubt that the republicans have been moving to the right talking about social issues and polls indicate that could be a problem in november. president obama has a double-digit lead over mitt romney and rick santorum. and among independents, this is the key poll here, obama leads romney by 22 points. do you think the republicans have been making a mistake by not staying laser focused on the economy? >> in michigan, in particular, and i speak to that the best, obviously, is the social issues in michigan. we have a very vibrant coalition of social conservatives. one is judged by the values that they keep and how they live their lives. that's as important to them as anything else. and at the end of the day, yeah, jobs and the economy are driving a lot of the vote and driving people's passion, but as they decide on which candidate, they are looking at the total picture and rick santorum has appealed to that coalition. >> robert, do you have a prediction? how close will it be? >> it's going
the republicans will win delegates and go on to super tuesday to take on barack obama. >> there's no doubt that the republicans have been moving to the right talking about social issues and polls indicate that could be a problem in november. president obama has a double-digit lead over mitt romney and rick santorum. and among independents, this is the key poll here, obama leads romney by 22 points. do you think the republicans have been making a mistake by not staying laser focused on the...
144
144
Jan 13, 2012
01/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 144
favorite 0
quote 0
good to have you on. >>> as the republicans battle it out, president obama is raking in the dough. the new york times says the president's campaign and the dnc raised $66 million in the last quarter. now, at the same time, the president's campaign manager, jim messina, is backing off from the notion that they'll raise a billion dollars for obama's 2012 re-election campaign, suggesting it could lead supporters to think the campaign doesn't need their money. >>> b.j. foreman took over her family's centuries old cincinnati business. she moved away from diamonds and gold to offer more unique rings, pendants and necklaces. she scaled down, moved to a smaller space and it led to sparkling profits. for more, watch "your business" sunday mornings at 7:30 on msnbc. ♪ [ multiple sounds making melodic tune ] ♪ [ male announcer ] at northrop grumman, every innovation, every solution, comes together for a single purpose -- to make the world a safer place. that's the value of performance. northrop grumman. it's got 10 speeds, my friend. ♪ is it fast? it's got a lightning bolt on it, doesn'
good to have you on. >>> as the republicans battle it out, president obama is raking in the dough. the new york times says the president's campaign and the dnc raised $66 million in the last quarter. now, at the same time, the president's campaign manager, jim messina, is backing off from the notion that they'll raise a billion dollars for obama's 2012 re-election campaign, suggesting it could lead supporters to think the campaign doesn't need their money. >>> b.j. foreman...
90
90
Mar 20, 2012
03/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 90
favorite 0
quote 0
this gives us an opportunity as republicans to talk about what barack obama promised the american people and what he delivered, and i think that's really important in that this election will be a referendum on barack obama, and i think that is very true, and i think that the primary gives us as a party a greater opportunity to do that as opposed to just having a nominee and marching along our merry way. >> rnc chairman, thank you for coming back on the show. good morning. good to see you. >> i'm happy to do it, and thank you. >> dana, let me bring you back in on this. you know, essentially there is no chance for rick santorum to reach 1,144, so if we're tug about mitt romney, and he could do it by the skin of our teeth i think is the way that they've put it, it's long, it's expensive, he is damaged. let me get your reaction to what you just heard from the rnc chairman? >> well, look. i mean, that's what he has to say in this case. i mean, there's nothing to support the evidence that mitt romney is catching on fire, but, i mean, we do talk about the numbers game and while it's a statistic
this gives us an opportunity as republicans to talk about what barack obama promised the american people and what he delivered, and i think that's really important in that this election will be a referendum on barack obama, and i think that is very true, and i think that the primary gives us as a party a greater opportunity to do that as opposed to just having a nominee and marching along our merry way. >> rnc chairman, thank you for coming back on the show. good morning. good to see you....
71
71
Sep 5, 2012
09/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 71
favorite 0
quote 0
you heard about reclaiming obama care, it's a term republicans use to criticize the signature health care law. following the lead of president obama on the campaign trail, democrats wrapped their arms around obama care at last night's convention. >> republicans may see romney care as a scar let letter, but for us democrats, obama care is a badge of honor. being a woman is no longer a preexisting condition. >> obama care provides my family security and relief. >> we cannot trust mitt romney to protect our health. he would repeal obama care. >> i'm joined by msnbc's lawrence o'donnell, host of "the last word." i want to ask you about embracing obama care as a strategy. great for the crowd in the hall, no doubt about it. do you think it helps to appeal to undecided voters out there in tv land? >> well, the more you think about it, the more you realize they don't have a choice. that's what the republicans are going to call it and throw it at the democrats and at the president as if it's an accusation. and they have no choice other than to pick that word up and run with it. and make it a
you heard about reclaiming obama care, it's a term republicans use to criticize the signature health care law. following the lead of president obama on the campaign trail, democrats wrapped their arms around obama care at last night's convention. >> republicans may see romney care as a scar let letter, but for us democrats, obama care is a badge of honor. being a woman is no longer a preexisting condition. >> obama care provides my family security and relief. >> we cannot...
133
133
Dec 6, 2012
12/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 133
favorite 0
quote 0
48% believe president obama and republicans will reach an agreement but 43% say they won't. meantime, president obama is giving a stern warning to republicans who may be trying to use the debt ceiling as leverage. >> if congress in any way suggests that they're going to tie negotiations to debt ceiling votes and take us to the brink of default once again as part of a budget negotiation, which by the way we have never done in our history until we did it last year, i will not play that game. >> we should say that the president and house speaker john boehner did speak by phone yesterday. that was the first time in a week. no one is saying what the conversation was about. shortly after that call treasury secretary tim geithner went on cnbc and said the white house is ready to go off the cliff. >> if republicans do not agree to that, is the administration prepared to go over the fiscal cliff in. >> absolutely. there's no prospect to an agreement that doesn't involve those rates going up on the top 2% of the wealthiest. it's only 2%. >> i want to bring in "usa today" bureau chief
48% believe president obama and republicans will reach an agreement but 43% say they won't. meantime, president obama is giving a stern warning to republicans who may be trying to use the debt ceiling as leverage. >> if congress in any way suggests that they're going to tie negotiations to debt ceiling votes and take us to the brink of default once again as part of a budget negotiation, which by the way we have never done in our history until we did it last year, i will not play that...
64
64
Jun 21, 2012
06/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 64
favorite 0
quote 0
obama is boiling over after republicans charge attorney general eric holder with contempt of congress and a committee vote, the entire house takes it up next week. but president obama invoked executive privilege over additional documents that republicans want in the botched fast and furious gun operation, which, of course, was linked to the killing of a bothered patrol agent. >> if he did not know about fast and furious before brian terry was murdered, if he did not approve of the wiretap applications, then what in the world is he asserting executive privilege for? >> the attorney general has been stonewalling this committee. >> it shouldn't have come to this nobody likes doing this. it shouldn't be a political witch hunt against the attorney general of our country and our president in an election year. >> i want to apologize to the american people for yet another show of gotcha politics. >> i think that if mr. boehner takes this to the house, he will be seen as one of the most extreme speakers that ever took charge of the house. >> i'm joined now by "new york times" columnist nichola
obama is boiling over after republicans charge attorney general eric holder with contempt of congress and a committee vote, the entire house takes it up next week. but president obama invoked executive privilege over additional documents that republicans want in the botched fast and furious gun operation, which, of course, was linked to the killing of a bothered patrol agent. >> if he did not know about fast and furious before brian terry was murdered, if he did not approve of the wiretap...
78
78
Sep 4, 2012
09/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 78
favorite 0
quote 0
here's a president, the republican party says look at all the failures of brarack obama. they sound like lose ciucy holde ball and every time she moves it, they say charlie brown can't kick. they took bad for four years and while obama has tried to rescue the country, they're just watching the bodies pile up on the beach hoping that america will fire the lifeguard. this that is the problem with the republicans. and people are beginning to remember, hey, wait, this guy's on our side. he's trying to cut his own taxes rpgs, romney trying to cut his own taxes, obama is trying to cut our taxes. so i think you'll see, people will remember why they like obama, they'll remember that he was sabotaged and give him a second chance. >> i think about what carolyn kennedied told the "new york times"s. they may not be as exi will rated as they were the last time, but i think they are just as committed. >> yes, i think that's well said. >> to be committed, does that mean that you're going to knock on doors, does that mean you'll go to phone banks, does that mean you'll talk to your neigh
here's a president, the republican party says look at all the failures of brarack obama. they sound like lose ciucy holde ball and every time she moves it, they say charlie brown can't kick. they took bad for four years and while obama has tried to rescue the country, they're just watching the bodies pile up on the beach hoping that america will fire the lifeguard. this that is the problem with the republicans. and people are beginning to remember, hey, wait, this guy's on our side. he's trying...
128
128
Dec 3, 2012
12/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 128
favorite 0
quote 0
president obama and republicans in congress are digging in their heels on the fiscal cliff. who will blink first on this game of political chicken. we'll ask our power panel about that. and allison schwartz me as well. mitt romney licking his wounds over an election loss he thought would never happen. hats next for him and why he's not interested in hoping to remake the republican party. plus a bittersweet victory for the kansas city chiefs as the team and its fans try to come to grips with the senseless tragedy, what drove jovan belcher to kill his girlfriend and then himself. [ female announcer ] a classic meatloaf recipe from stouffer's starts with ground beef, unions, and peppers baked in a ketchup glaze with savory gravy and mashed russet potatoes. what makes stouffer's meatloaf best of all? that moment you enjoy it at home. stouffer's. let's fix dinner. now is a good time to think about your options. are you looking for a plan that really meets your needs and your budget? as you probably know, medicare only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is
president obama and republicans in congress are digging in their heels on the fiscal cliff. who will blink first on this game of political chicken. we'll ask our power panel about that. and allison schwartz me as well. mitt romney licking his wounds over an election loss he thought would never happen. hats next for him and why he's not interested in hoping to remake the republican party. plus a bittersweet victory for the kansas city chiefs as the team and its fans try to come to grips with the...
73
73
Mar 5, 2012
03/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 73
favorite 0
quote 0
that's because people want to see someone replace barack obama. >> our poll suggests that republicans have been badly damaged by the nomination fight. 40% now have a less favorable opinion of the gop. and as to describe the rice in one word, they said unenthusiastic and depressed. for rick santorum, tomorrow is arguably his make or break moment. >> i think we're doing fine. but look. every time you get to these races and governor romney goes out there and outspends you four to one, it's going to take a toll. this is a game of survival. >> joining me today is susan page and joe cohnson. good morning. >> good morning. >> there are signs that tea partiers and the most conservative republicans are starting to coalesce behind mitt romney. but should he be concerned about the damage this race is doing. his favorable and unfavorable rating is 28% to 29% 39%. >> romney has sustained unexpected damage in this primary. because the last thing you expect in a republican primary is for other republicans to go after your personal wealth, business connections, that's what democrats are supposed to d
that's because people want to see someone replace barack obama. >> our poll suggests that republicans have been badly damaged by the nomination fight. 40% now have a less favorable opinion of the gop. and as to describe the rice in one word, they said unenthusiastic and depressed. for rick santorum, tomorrow is arguably his make or break moment. >> i think we're doing fine. but look. every time you get to these races and governor romney goes out there and outspends you four to one,...
110
110
Jun 4, 2012
06/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 110
favorite 0
quote 0
republicans blocking it in congress. >> that's what president obama's tried to do for a while and it stands at odds with what congress has done. the senate democrats haven't come out with a budget for a long time. they don't want to put something out there that republicans can hit. one thing that's really struck me about the difference between congressional democrats and the white house is that in talking about how congress is broken, the white house is really angering some of their allies on capitol hill who want them to say republicans in congress aren't cooperating. aren't working together with democrats. by calling them off congress, you can drive congress' approve ratings down, which is a good thing for the white house. >> republican talking points. they had one message over the last day or two. here are several examples. sfwl this is a hostile environment for job creation in our economy. >> what we really have here is a deficit in leadership and this president came into office without any prior experience running anything. >> when we talk about the record of the president, this
republicans blocking it in congress. >> that's what president obama's tried to do for a while and it stands at odds with what congress has done. the senate democrats haven't come out with a budget for a long time. they don't want to put something out there that republicans can hit. one thing that's really struck me about the difference between congressional democrats and the white house is that in talking about how congress is broken, the white house is really angering some of their...
149
149
Apr 4, 2012
04/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 149
favorite 0
quote 0
it's amazing after all of this warfare that we've had in the republican party, obama having the platform to himself, having the money to promote himself, have the bully pulpit of the presidency, he's no better than still, you know, single digit as head and his popularity and approval is below 50%. he's very vulnerable. mitt romneys a candidate, i think, is going to become popular as his policies and conviction and his ability to put the policies into practice show themselves. i'm a businessman. i'm not a politician. and i can tell you what creates jobs in the private sector is the prescription mitt romney is articulating. give the private sector incentives to do it. don't rely on the government. let's get real jobs going by incentivizing the private sector to do it. >> the governor was wrong four years ago and as you are because romney's had a chance. this is not his first go round at the rodeo. we know who he is. the popularity has not swung wildly this way or that way. he's always been in the same place and he's not going anywhere because we know who he is, he is an out of touch person
it's amazing after all of this warfare that we've had in the republican party, obama having the platform to himself, having the money to promote himself, have the bully pulpit of the presidency, he's no better than still, you know, single digit as head and his popularity and approval is below 50%. he's very vulnerable. mitt romneys a candidate, i think, is going to become popular as his policies and conviction and his ability to put the policies into practice show themselves. i'm a businessman....
102
102
Jan 5, 2012
01/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 102
favorite 0
quote 0
>>> and obama gets bold while republicans in congress get angry. will his recess appointment stand what happened other move does president obama have up his sleeve to get around this congress? melissa harris-perry joins me to sound off. that and more coming your way. chris? >> thank you so much. we are moments away from the pentagon announcing its plan to deal with hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts, everything from infrastructure to the economy will be impacted. president obama and defense secretary leon panetta will be speaking there, joint appear perhaps at the pentagon. but joining me is retired colonel jack jacobs. what is going tonight big impact from your perspective? >> all services are getting smaller, cutting personnel because you can save money today if you cut personnel. you save money more quickly than cutting program. we are going to cut programs, too. and the army is getting much smaller than everybody anticipated. as a matter of fact, panetta himself said although he is going to cut the army down to a very relatively sma
>>> and obama gets bold while republicans in congress get angry. will his recess appointment stand what happened other move does president obama have up his sleeve to get around this congress? melissa harris-perry joins me to sound off. that and more coming your way. chris? >> thank you so much. we are moments away from the pentagon announcing its plan to deal with hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts, everything from infrastructure to the economy will be impacted....
121
121
Dec 10, 2012
12/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 121
favorite 0
quote 0
but today president obama continues his public campaign to pressure republicans to give on taxes. later this afternoon, he'll head to michigan to talk to auto workers outside a plant in detroit. >>> if you listen to the sunday shows, seems like some republicans are willing to give in on taxes to get where they want to go. entitlements. >> there is a growing group of folks that are looking at this and realizing that we don't have a lot of cards as it relates to the tax issue before year end. i mean, we have one house. that's it. the presidency and the senate is in the democrats' hands. a lot of people are putting forth a theory. i actually think it has merit. where you go ahead and give the president the 2% increase that he's talking about. the rate increase on the top 2%. and all of a sudden the shift goes back to entitlements. >> let me bring in "washington post" columnist danny milbank and "usa today" politics reporter jackie c. both released statements that said the lines of communication remain open. is there anything to read between the lines there, dana? >> chris, it's very
but today president obama continues his public campaign to pressure republicans to give on taxes. later this afternoon, he'll head to michigan to talk to auto workers outside a plant in detroit. >>> if you listen to the sunday shows, seems like some republicans are willing to give in on taxes to get where they want to go. entitlements. >> there is a growing group of folks that are looking at this and realizing that we don't have a lot of cards as it relates to the tax issue...
121
121
Feb 15, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 121
favorite 0
quote 0
once they settle on somebody to take on barack obama that eventually the republicans will coalesce and their money will coalesce. money has been a question for president barack obama. he's headed out west to l.a. tonight to fund-raise. as these things start to look better, is it going to be a situation where you think celebrities and other people with a lot of cash out there are going to open their wallets? there was some concern about that. >> yeah, i think it's just going to build on itself, especially once they have a person to actually run against. what you've seen, you had samuel l. jackson a couple of weeks ago express his disappointment in barack obama. you've had matt damon express his disappointment. but i think it all leads to the question of, what is the alternative? and i think that once that it is mitt romney or rick santorum, you'll see people start to open their wallets. you'll see stars start to turn out on the campaign trail -- >> are you suggesting it almost doesn't matter whether it's mitt or -- given the alternative and given any kind of liberal leanings that these
once they settle on somebody to take on barack obama that eventually the republicans will coalesce and their money will coalesce. money has been a question for president barack obama. he's headed out west to l.a. tonight to fund-raise. as these things start to look better, is it going to be a situation where you think celebrities and other people with a lot of cash out there are going to open their wallets? there was some concern about that. >> yeah, i think it's just going to build on...
80
80
Feb 20, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 80
favorite 0
quote 0
the obama campaign calling it the latest low in the volatile republican race. reverend al sharpton joins me to give his take. >>> gas prices a record high with no indication of slowing down. could the next debate be about how to ease the pain at the pump? >>> president obama's secret army, smart, fast, ready to travel. why special forces operatives are becoming the weapon of choice for the u.s. >>> and there's going to be a big tax hit on everyone at the end of the year, that's if congress and the white house can't get it all together.
the obama campaign calling it the latest low in the volatile republican race. reverend al sharpton joins me to give his take. >>> gas prices a record high with no indication of slowing down. could the next debate be about how to ease the pain at the pump? >>> president obama's secret army, smart, fast, ready to travel. why special forces operatives are becoming the weapon of choice for the u.s. >>> and there's going to be a big tax hit on everyone at the end of the...
79
79
Feb 24, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 79
favorite 0
quote 0
is he the one, but not just the one to go up against barack obama, the republican, with primary voters, they want to be sure that he is the conservative to go up against barack obama. >> i was just showing you that jeb bush and something that we're just seeing said among other things, i used to be a conservative and i watched these debates and i'm wondering i don't think i've changed, but it's a little troubling sometimes when people are appealing to people's fears and emotion rather than trying to get them to look over the horizon for a broader perspective and that's kind of where we are. he didn't name names, but certainly, a criticism of right now what's going on in the republican side. >> right. among all the candidates, we just spent the last couple of weeks talking about contraception and abortion and all sorts of hot button social issues that you know, deal with a lot of fear, some fear mongering, but also unsettling issues. and here, you have an elder statesman within the republican party saying look, i have haven't changed. but there's stuff going on here that really concerns
is he the one, but not just the one to go up against barack obama, the republican, with primary voters, they want to be sure that he is the conservative to go up against barack obama. >> i was just showing you that jeb bush and something that we're just seeing said among other things, i used to be a conservative and i watched these debates and i'm wondering i don't think i've changed, but it's a little troubling sometimes when people are appealing to people's fears and emotion rather than...
115
115
Jan 9, 2012
01/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 115
favorite 0
quote 0
can the republican candidates stand the heat on the obama trail. if you look at the number of ads that were against my dad in iowa it was about $5 million which is about $5 billion nationally. dads has gone through the fire and survived. >> he has indeed gone on to make his case in new hampshire. he's been criticized for running something of a revenge campaign. if you look at what happened in iowa, not only was he getting attacked but frankly for a long time he said i'm not going to go on the attack. i'm going to run a positive campaign. you can see clearly yesterday that he has decided that he needs to get tough. is it too little too late? >> well, first of all, dad's message is optimistic. i can say that under gingrich presidency we would have more jobs and more growth and entitlement reform that would work for the american people and we know we would do that butecae he's the only candidate that's balanced a budget at a national level. we know we can have a candidate that can stand against obama and provide a real contrast. i'll call it clarity.
can the republican candidates stand the heat on the obama trail. if you look at the number of ads that were against my dad in iowa it was about $5 million which is about $5 billion nationally. dads has gone through the fire and survived. >> he has indeed gone on to make his case in new hampshire. he's been criticized for running something of a revenge campaign. if you look at what happened in iowa, not only was he getting attacked but frankly for a long time he said i'm not going to go on...
101
101
Jul 2, 2012
07/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 101
favorite 0
quote 0
a lot will sort of falloff, particularly if barack obama wins reelection. you have governor martinez in new mexico already saying that she isn't with the republicans for repeal. i do think in terms of the senate races, bob kerry and elsewhere, you will see this issue where the republicans attack obama care as a big concept and say it's a government take over of health care which it isn't. that's a big lie. the democrats are saying listen, do you want the republicans to get rid of all these provisions that i mentioned a few moments ago. that's the fight that if the democrats fight vigorously, they can win or fight to a draw. i don't think that's necessarily a win for republican candidates. >> let me bring in whit herbert. good morning. what's your thought? are you going to implement the president's health care law in your state? >> we will follow the law, but whether or not we will expand the medicare portion is under analysis right now. the allure of the federal money, but it costs state taxpayers too. it is all taxpayer money. i'm not sure we can afford as
a lot will sort of falloff, particularly if barack obama wins reelection. you have governor martinez in new mexico already saying that she isn't with the republicans for repeal. i do think in terms of the senate races, bob kerry and elsewhere, you will see this issue where the republicans attack obama care as a big concept and say it's a government take over of health care which it isn't. that's a big lie. the democrats are saying listen, do you want the republicans to get rid of all these...
110
110
Sep 10, 2012
09/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 110
favorite 0
quote 0
even republicans right now are saying it's advantage obama. what would romney's plan deliver and who would get left in the cold? we will ask our blogger in chief. the taliban vows to kidnap or kill prince harry, who is right now flying apache helicopter missions in afghanistan. we will tell you what's being done to protect him. [ male announcer ] this is anna, her long day teaching the perfect swing begins with back pain and a choice. take advil, and maybe have to take up to four in a day. or take aleve, which can relieve pain all day with just two pills. good eye. like a squirrel stashes nuts, you may be muddling through allergies. try zyrtec® liquid gels. nothing starts working faster than zyrtec® at relieving your allergy symptoms for 24 hours. zyrtec®. love the air. >>> good monday to you. topping the agenda today, advantage obama with the conventions behind them and 57 days to go. the president seems to be gaining the upper hand in the race for the white house.
even republicans right now are saying it's advantage obama. what would romney's plan deliver and who would get left in the cold? we will ask our blogger in chief. the taliban vows to kidnap or kill prince harry, who is right now flying apache helicopter missions in afghanistan. we will tell you what's being done to protect him. [ male announcer ] this is anna, her long day teaching the perfect swing begins with back pain and a choice. take advil, and maybe have to take up to four in a day. or...
64
64
Nov 13, 2012
11/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 64
favorite 0
quote 0
barack obama. the house republicans have a mandate. it's fundamentally different than the president's mandate. instead, to say, paul ryan is going forth a solution, we'll gather votes for it. i guarantee you'll get the democratic substitute. >> what do you think about that congressman? >> i think the house is republican controlled, a consequence of redistricting. and it was the superpacs that were very engtive in some house races. the fact of the matter is, we gained and there still six out there to be decided. we could gain more. i think at the house level, for the house to continue the role its played for two years is bad advice. the issue the famous statement, what i mean by compromise, i think cantor said, we have to agree with us. that's gone now. the president has a pull pit that he can take to the public on these issues and increase pressure on congress. >> lot of other issues on the docket. whether it's in the lame duck or coming up in the new session of congress, gingrich also talked about
barack obama. the house republicans have a mandate. it's fundamentally different than the president's mandate. instead, to say, paul ryan is going forth a solution, we'll gather votes for it. i guarantee you'll get the democratic substitute. >> what do you think about that congressman? >> i think the house is republican controlled, a consequence of redistricting. and it was the superpacs that were very engtive in some house races. the fact of the matter is, we gained and there still...
80
80
Mar 2, 2012
03/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 80
favorite 0
quote 0
republicans don't want to embrace them. that's why the obama campaign, for example, was playing the birther issue up joking about it on their facebook timeline, joking about it on twitter. and they used the opportunity to point out that mitt romney really wanted the vote in 2008. so the obama campaign is trying to have a sense of humor. >> they did make a joke out of it. dana, do you think the attacks could have the opposite effect? do they fire up democrats? that they might get them to do something? >> sure. i mean it does rally people on the democratic side. it is interesting that, you know, a man saying these things are, but you have rick santorum saying that the president's theology is not based on the bible. newt gingrich talks about obama's kenyan colonial world view. and you have mitt romney, who has embraced the biggest birther of all them, donald trump. this is because of the primary because brought into the mainstream. that will rile up democrats, but what it does to the independent voters is say, wait a second, t
republicans don't want to embrace them. that's why the obama campaign, for example, was playing the birther issue up joking about it on their facebook timeline, joking about it on twitter. and they used the opportunity to point out that mitt romney really wanted the vote in 2008. so the obama campaign is trying to have a sense of humor. >> they did make a joke out of it. dana, do you think the attacks could have the opposite effect? do they fire up democrats? that they might get them to...
64
64
Jan 18, 2012
01/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 64
favorite 0
quote 0
do not ever underestimate how good president obama is on the stump. >> or how unsettled the republican party is right now because here you have mitt romney leading in these polls and at the same time, this new poll shows three quarters of republicans say it's too early to say for sure who they want the nominee to be. not exactly an overwhelming endorsement for mitt romney and it might be why newt gingrich still thinks he can win south carolina and look who's supporting him. >> if i had to vote in south carolina, in order to keep this thing going, i'd vote for newt and i would want this to continue, more debates, more vetting of candidates because we know the mistake made in our country four years ago was having a candidate that was not vetted to the degree that he should have been so that we know, knew what his associations and his pals represented and what went into his thinking, the shaping of who our president today is. >> oh, for a minute there -- >> talking about her? i thought she was talking about her not being vetted. >> jackie, is she relevant in this discussion? are people li
do not ever underestimate how good president obama is on the stump. >> or how unsettled the republican party is right now because here you have mitt romney leading in these polls and at the same time, this new poll shows three quarters of republicans say it's too early to say for sure who they want the nominee to be. not exactly an overwhelming endorsement for mitt romney and it might be why newt gingrich still thinks he can win south carolina and look who's supporting him. >> if i...
89
89
Jan 23, 2012
01/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 89
favorite 0
quote 0
i got an e-mail from a top republican who said that newt gingrich's president obama's best friend. we're going to hear a lot more of that. also, washington republican-types saying that gingrich is a force of negative energy. >> ron, thank you, mike allen, happy birthday. you're five years old. >> thank you, politico is five, grateful to msnbc and happy debate. >> indeed. you can catch the nbc news republican debate on a special edition of "rock center." right here, nbc live from tampa bay. >>> today gabrielle giffords is going to her last event as a member of congress. she announced her resignation over the weekend in this touching online farewell video. >> i have more work to do on my recovery, so to do what is best for arizona, i will step down this week. i'm getting better. every day, my spirit is high. i will return. >> and president obama issued a statement, reading in part, "gab "gabby's cheerful presence will be missed in washington, but she will remain an inspiration to all those lives she touched and i'm confident we haven't seen the last of this extraordinary american." t
i got an e-mail from a top republican who said that newt gingrich's president obama's best friend. we're going to hear a lot more of that. also, washington republican-types saying that gingrich is a force of negative energy. >> ron, thank you, mike allen, happy birthday. you're five years old. >> thank you, politico is five, grateful to msnbc and happy debate. >> indeed. you can catch the nbc news republican debate on a special edition of "rock center." right here,...
95
95
Nov 2, 2012
11/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 95
favorite 0
quote 0
obviously, in 2008, everybody who helped obama, that's why republicans tried to suppress early voting. in many states, they tried to cut it back. they failed in ohio. >> i don't know if you can hear me, but the 2,800 people here in hilliard, ohio region are screaming. the president of the united states has just been splused and is about to take the stage. as we wait for him to get to the microphone, let me ask you, you've been hearing about the sights and the sounds. does that tell us anything? >> i will say that the size of romney's crowds have gone down in the last week and president obama's has gone up. >> i think they're totally irrelevant. it's just about how you deploy resources. >> here he is. >> oh- >> i-o. >> o-h -- >> -- i-o. >> it's good to be back. can everybody give judy a big round of applause for the great introduction. you know, judy is an example of all the incredible volunteers who have been involved in this campaign each and every day knocking on doors, making phone calls. i love all of you and i'm grateful to all of you for all the great work you guys have done. gi
obviously, in 2008, everybody who helped obama, that's why republicans tried to suppress early voting. in many states, they tried to cut it back. they failed in ohio. >> i don't know if you can hear me, but the 2,800 people here in hilliard, ohio region are screaming. the president of the united states has just been splused and is about to take the stage. as we wait for him to get to the microphone, let me ask you, you've been hearing about the sights and the sounds. does that tell us...
103
103
Mar 6, 2012
03/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 103
favorite 0
quote 0
so president obama and the democrats will stop just as hard as the republicans and their nominee here to try to win ohio. if you can win ohio, probably have a pretty good chance at winning the white house. leading up to this, rick santorum has talked his blue-collar roots. he grew up in western pennsylvania, particularly why he chose steubenville, the eastern edge of ohio. he's going to meet with a lot of blue-collar workers here. he's sold that around this state. he's connected with those folks. ohio is very diverse. you have the urban and suburban centers. they are probably going to pull for mitt romney tonight. but smaller towns like this one and the rural areas are probably going to go for rick santorum. so we expect a pretty long night. here's a little bit of what some of the voters had to say this morning as they headed out to the polls. >> i think we view ourselves as the make-or-break state for presidential candidates. >> i think we're trying to bring ourselves back from the down economy. i was thinking a lot about that in voting. >> reporter: this is very much a numbers game.
so president obama and the democrats will stop just as hard as the republicans and their nominee here to try to win ohio. if you can win ohio, probably have a pretty good chance at winning the white house. leading up to this, rick santorum has talked his blue-collar roots. he grew up in western pennsylvania, particularly why he chose steubenville, the eastern edge of ohio. he's going to meet with a lot of blue-collar workers here. he's sold that around this state. he's connected with those...
76
76
Jun 14, 2012
06/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 76
favorite 0
quote 0
middle class that obama is proposing and the savaging of medical care the republicans are proposing there are huge contrasts that are related to the pain people feel as working families around the kitchen table. he absolutely has to dramatize that difference. >> it's great to see you, senator. thank you so much for taking the time. >> you're welcome. thank you. >> we have all this democratic hand wringing going on. we also should remind people this is, you know, the point in the campaign where we have a lot of time for things to change. somebody was remarking, ann, that maybe what the democrats need is a gaffe by mitt romney, you know, he certainly had a series of them and then things all seemed to change when the president talked about how the private sector was doing fine. i don't know. it's pretty hard. they've been very protective of him. that's what campaigns do these days right? now he hits rope lines and doesn't answer questions and they get escorted out of rooms when there is q & a. i mean, how much are they going to keep mitt romney from having the opportunity potentially t
middle class that obama is proposing and the savaging of medical care the republicans are proposing there are huge contrasts that are related to the pain people feel as working families around the kitchen table. he absolutely has to dramatize that difference. >> it's great to see you, senator. thank you so much for taking the time. >> you're welcome. thank you. >> we have all this democratic hand wringing going on. we also should remind people this is, you know, the point in...
87
87
Jan 19, 2012
01/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 87
favorite 0
quote 0
i've never given anything to a republican. in 2008 i did not have confidence that barack obama was ready to be president, and i came out for mccain. i saw a democrat ecfund raise -- i said that's so great. i know how tough this is. this is a vortex you're not used to. he said, lynn, i have to give to everybody. i've got to be everybody's friend. one these that's worse in money in campaigns is money in lobby iing. that's what barack obama said he was going to end. those are the people who are spending money to determine elections. i think a lot of people are involved in politics, because they just want the country to go in the right direction, one view or the other. >> writing a million dollar check to a super pac amounts to lobbying too, some will say. it's always good to see you, lady lynn derothk450i8d. >>> legislators are backing away from a controversial bill. this has been roiling around the country. mandy drury, it looks like the protest got some results? >> you're right. after the blackout protesting the antipiracy legi
i've never given anything to a republican. in 2008 i did not have confidence that barack obama was ready to be president, and i came out for mccain. i saw a democrat ecfund raise -- i said that's so great. i know how tough this is. this is a vortex you're not used to. he said, lynn, i have to give to everybody. i've got to be everybody's friend. one these that's worse in money in campaigns is money in lobby iing. that's what barack obama said he was going to end. those are the people who are...
63
63
Jan 16, 2012
01/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 63
favorite 0
quote 0
he, i think, actually has reasonably good chance among republicans to beat obama in the fall, but republicans are not in love with him and i think we're going to see the same kind of k accusations against him in the fall. >> stick there, we should say that the rick santorum endorsement came at this weekend meeting of more than 100 evangelical leader rs includiin richard land. it's good to see you. how you doing this morning? >> good morning. happy martin luther king day. >> to you as well. obviously, this is a big boost for santorum and now, he really likes his chances. let me play a clip from him earlier today. >> we need to get this eventually down to a conservative alternative to mitt romney, so we feel once this field narrows and it's down to a two-person race, we have an excellent opportunity to win this race. >> but you know the criticism of the conservatives there this weekend. too late. what took you guys so long if you're really uncomfortable with mitt romney, why now? when really, we're closing in on possibly the closing moments of this campaign. is it too little too late? >> well,
he, i think, actually has reasonably good chance among republicans to beat obama in the fall, but republicans are not in love with him and i think we're going to see the same kind of k accusations against him in the fall. >> stick there, we should say that the rick santorum endorsement came at this weekend meeting of more than 100 evangelical leader rs includiin richard land. it's good to see you. how you doing this morning? >> good morning. happy martin luther king day. >> to...